Neuropathic pain has no immediate cause – research on a brain receptor may help stop this hard-to-treat condition

Chronic pain affects millions of people in the US. Targeting an oft-overlooked brain receptor could one day offer relief.

Siddhesh Sabnis, Ph.D. Student in Medical Sciences, Texas A&M University • conversation
June 23, 2025 • ~7 min

Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain – a neurologist explains what happens when this protective liquid gets out of balance

Cerebrospinal fluid can sometimes leak or collect in the brain without an identifiable cause, leading to symptoms that can be difficult to diagnose.

Danielle Wilhour, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
May 28, 2025 • ~10 min

Fluid keeps your brain from crushing itself and shields your spine from shock – a neurologist explains what happens when it stops working

Cerebrospinal fluid can sometimes leak or collect in the brain without an identifiable cause, leading to symptoms that can be difficult to diagnose.

Danielle Wilhour, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 14, 2024 • ~9 min

Why are migraines worse during your period? Research in mice points to a hormone called progesterone, offering a new treatment target

Women typically suffer from more headaches than men, and some people experience migraines only during menstruation.

Jaideep Kapur, Professor of Neuroscience and Neurology, University of Virginia • conversation
Aug. 5, 2024 • ~6 min

Getting a good night’s rest is vital for neurodiverse children – pediatric sleep experts explain why

Sleep habits can be improved by making shifts in both daytime and evening routines.

Terry Katz, Senior Instructor of Pediatrics and Developmental Pediatrics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
April 19, 2024 • ~10 min

A century after the EEG was discovered, it remains a crucial tool for understanding the brain

Some scientists theorize that artificial intelligence may be able to deduce thoughts from EEGs.

Giridhar Kalamangalam, Professor of Neurology, University of Florida • conversation
April 3, 2024 • ~9 min

Your mental dictionary is part of what makes you unique − here's how your brain stores and retrieves words

Most people can draw from tens of thousands of words in their memory within milliseconds. Studying this process can improve language disorder treatment and appreciation of the gift of communication.

Nichol Castro, Assistant Professor of Communicative Disorders and Sciences, University at Buffalo • conversation
Nov. 7, 2023 • ~8 min

Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes

Balancing well is a whole-body experience that develops over time and takes practice to master.

Gurpreet Singh, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
Oct. 9, 2023 • ~8 min

Electric vehicles can't compete with the emotional roar of an engine – but does that matter?

Internal combustion engine cars still dominate global sales – it could be to do with the emotive influence they hold over drivers.

Tom Stacey, Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
July 18, 2023 • ~6 min

Immune cells in the brain may reduce damage during seizures and promote recovery, according to study in mice

Seizures are like sudden electrical storms in the brain that can cause lasting damage. A set of immune cells in the brain called microglia may provide protection.

Synphane Gibbs-Shelton, Ph.D. Candidate in Pharmacology, University of Virginia • conversation
July 11, 2023 • ~3 min

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